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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.83, 1,233.80 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.83, 1,233.80 and 302.69 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.83 : 1,233.80 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.83/1,233.80 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.83x = 1,233.80 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.83x = 373,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,454.69/822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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